Austin...bike, run and walk

From the Pfluger Bridge and Moonrise over Austin

We just returned from Costco, our weekly destination, where we walk around the Arbor Trail after which we stop in to get either a hot dog or pizza. It's part of our entertainment both here and back home in New Mexico, where, according to Roy the, snow is almost 2 feet around the homestead.

Walking is what we have to keep doing in order to prevent our joints from atrophying since

we have to stay in shape for the big journey that is coming up in July. As soon as I complete

all the paperwork for the trip, I'll write the details and you can join us online if you're so

inclined.

The weather in Austin has been mild for the most part. Aside from a few light rainy days in

December, we have had sun and cool breezes daily. Our usual routine is to take a 3 mile slow

walk around Lady Bird Lake which is really part of the Colorado River that meanders through

this part of the City. The walking trails and environment around this area are well kept so

that sidewalks, etc. are clean and litter free, despite the large number of pet dogs that people

keep in town. Most animals are leashed and well trained and there is even a special area

where dogs are allowed to run free as well as jump in the lake. At this time of year, ducks

abound and a number of herons, cormorants nest on the banks. People are also allowed

to fish and fishermen can be seen hoisting in wide mouth bass.

I just learned how to add images to my blog so you can see Annabelle on the Pfluger Bridge

with Condo 360 behind over her right shoulder. Now that I've mastered the technique,

I'll be able to include my photos with a blog on the big journey.

Both of us are still getting acquainted with the Iphone and Ipad which is more complicated

than the previous Tmobile phone and the MacBook, however, it's alot more fun. Spoke

with Barri who got an Iphone this week and is struggling to figure it out as well.

The moon looks full this evening and since our unit faces East we have a beautiful view

as it rises over the city around us. The windows of the buildings nearby are reflecting

the sunset at the same time which display both orbs at the same time. I'll try to get

the photo of this scene.